Yearly Archives: 2009

Huxley: The Dystopia

NHN USA introduces Huxley, one of the most ambitious online games ever created – the first massively multi-player online (MMO) game to combine the twitch-based fast action of a first-person shooter (FPS) with the cerebral character development of a massively multi-player online game (MMO) to deliver an intense and exciting online entertainment experience of a complete MMOFPS.

In the not so distant future, a huge swarm of Nuclearite clouds passing through our solar system shatters the Earth’s moon. Lunar fragments mingled with the radioactive Nuclearites and showered Earth with debris, catapulting the World into the greatest cataclysm in history. In this post-apocalyptic world human beings have mutated and divided into Sapiens, Alternatives and Hybrids. The Sapiens and Alternatives both battle for control of the Earth’s resources as the Hybrids, a mysterious third race, fight for their very survival. Do you have what it takes to obliterate and dominate the competition? Choose your side, create your character, grab a weapon and get the enemy in your cross-hairs in Huxley!

PSOBB Review: Travel through the stars!

By Mohammed Afzal (MageMoa), Onrpg writer

Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst (PSOBB) is a game created by Sega. It was on the market from 1999/2000 until 2008. The game servers got shut down due many reasons and since then, there is only one way to play PSOBB; Find a private server!
In Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst you will have to battle through dungeons, finish many missions, team up with your friends, kill lots of bosses and obtain many unique items!
You will be amazed from the beginning until the end!

Gameplay

When you get ingame, you will be able to create a character. You can choose between a few races and 3 classes.

The different races are: Mar (male human), Marl (female human), Newm (elf male), Newearl (elf female), Cast (male android), and Caseal (female android).

The races have different looks and equipment. They also specialize in different things. Androids can’t use magic, while elves and humans can. Androids do have the ability of setting traps, which can be very useful at some dungeons.

The three classes are: Hunter (melee), Ranger (range) and Force (magic). All classes are able to use magic, ranged weapons and melee weapons, but since a Hunter doesn’t specialize in range, it can take a while before he can use decent guns etc.

The class and race that you pick, will give you a certain ‘name’. This has been developed, because people thought it was annoying to say that you were an Android Ranger or anything like that. You can find this name on your ID, but you can also just find it out yourself. The way to do this is to get the first two letters of your class (Ra, Fo or Hu) and paste them to your race (Mar, Marl, Newm etc.). This way you will get names like HuNewearl (Female Elf Hunter) and FoMar (Male Human Force).

When you have chosen a class and race, you will be able to customize your character. There are like twenty suits with different colors for each race. There are also a few hair styles. You can choose the color of your hair yourself by adding more green, red or blue. You will always be able to change your looks before going ingame.

And then it is finally time to get ingame! Choose your ship (server) and block (channel) and you will be teleported to the waiting room.

Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst is a roombased game which means that you will have to create your own game or join someone else’s.

If you want to join a game, there are a few things to remember. First of all, there are different play modes (easy, hard, very hard and ultimate). There are also different modes such as Normal mode, Challenge mode and One Player mode.

Challenge mode places a group of up to 4 players starting at a specific level with specific items and equipment through a predetermined stage. In Challenge mode, the droprate of items is very different from a normal mode game. Other than that, you will be able to get expensive and rare items as a reward. If your time is low enough you will get an S-rank, which is the highest rank ingame. The higher your rank, the better the rewards are.

The ranks of the game from low to high are: E, D, D+, C, C+, B, B+, A, A+, S.

Most people do Challenge mode just to get rare items so they can sell them to earn a lot of money.

One Player mode is just like Normal mode, but you are only able to go through the stages if you are alone. One player mode has different missions and most people actually just do it for fun.

The game also has four different episodes. The episodes are based on the storyline so they’ll help you to figure out what has happened in the past. These episodes have different maps and different monsters which will give you even more to explore!
Every character starts off with a MAG. You can see those MAGs as pets that give you bonus stats. These pets have to be feeded to level up. When you get a full photon blast (effect of damage, defense, healing, support etc.), you will be able to use one of the special magical powers of your MAG. These powers deal a lot of damage which is very handy when you have to fight bosses.

The combat of the game is very unique. Since Phantasy Star Online games are also available on different consoles, you will find yourself pushing many different buttons at a time to stay alive. It certainly takes some skill to finish off your enemies easily. You don’t have to click on an enemy and wait until they die. You will have to aim (there is some kind of auto-aim though) and dodge attacks of your enemy to defeat your foes.

Blue Burst also has some extra features. There is PvP, but it is very complicated and strict. As an example, you will not be able to attack someone that got knocked down and if you use support magic, your opponent will also be buffed.

The graphics of the game are pretty dated. The characters are a bit blurry; monsters cannot be distinguished from one another and it appears as though the pixels in the dungeons have been stretched.

Conclusion

Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst gives us the feeling of being in a totally different world. The game was amazing when it came out, but it will never be able to survive in the next generations of games.

Dated graphics, repetitive missions and dull gameplay are the reasons why this game couldn’t survive in the world of MMOs. And yet, you will be wondering why the game has been so popular and how it has been able to survive for eight years. The answer is actually pretty simple; Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst gives us an oldschool feel combined with the simplicity of a modern game.

Pros:

– Many features

– Unique combat

– Requires skill

– Amusing dungeons

Cons:

– Dated graphics

– Lack of balance

Mir 2 Closed Beta Test Registration Begins!

Gamepot USA, Inc. announces it will begin operation of a new online game, "Mir 2". Mir 2 is a game created by a Korean developer, "WeMade Entertainment". For the US release, Gamepot
USA has revised the title and will provide players with exciting new content.

Mir 2 was a first generation MMORPG title, which was developed in 2001. This title was a huge success and led to an online gaming boom in South Korea and China. This game provides various choices to players such as, friendly collaboration with allies, competition among players, and a trading system which will allow users to further their gaming options. Not only will there be the usual battles with monsters, this game require players to fight and communicate together in order to succeed. The game is very dynamic and attracts players with its story. These features have already drawn over 200 Millions users from all over the world.

Mir 2 was released in China as of 2001 and shares 65% of China’s online gaming market. In the past, this title has had a maximum record of 710,000 players logged in at the same time. In addition, approximately 200 million people in the world have played this title and 450,000 concurrent users play this game as of today in China.

Gamepot USA will service North America, as well as the rest of the English speaking territories with their know-how from its parent company, which is leading free to play online game space, and begin its closed beta. "Mir 2" appears in North American and English speaking countries by keeping the core attractiveness of "Mir 2" and adds new functionality to make the game even
more fun and exciting.

Gamepot USA will begin a registration campaign for Mir 2 as of April 3rd 2009.

Shadow Of Legend gameplay

Shadow of Legend is a free MMORPG that takes you into the mythical land of Agnes, a once beautiful and lush world, full of creators and inhabitants that lived side-by-side in peace and harmony. Watch this videos to learn more about the gameplay!

Everquest 2: new content and updates!

EverQuest II’s game update "Elements of Corruption" features conflicts rising between old enemies as the island of Lavastorm is invaded by Void creatures. Players will be treated to multiple feature updates and changes to Lavastorm itself.
 
This update also brings new solo content, robe appearance, and weapon slots, along with new sets of armor that will be available for purchase, featuring new stats and appearances.
 
"Elements of Corruption" Features:
– Lavastorm Revamp: Lavastorm has undergone a huge make-over. The beach areas at the entrance have been extended as the Void creatures encroach on Najena’s territory. In her efforts to fight back, it appears that Najena decked out the Lavastorm elementals with some eye-catching new armor! There are more than 20 new quests available for levels 45-55 and a whole new set of level 80 solo content.
 
– New Dungeons: Players will notice three new dungeons in this update.  Groups of tradeskillers can provide emergency help to a stranded raid by building the escape portal in their own version of the Palace of the Ancient One. Up to twelve adventurers can enter Najena’s Ward of Elements in an attempt to save Najena from the agents of Munzok.  Full raid groups will be asked to venture into Munzok’s Material Bastion and find ways to defeat Munzok the Corruptor himself.
 
– Guild Hall Trophies: Want to show off your guild’s awesome fighting skills? Now you can display a trophy mounted with the head of the raid mob you killed to display in your Guild Hall

Dungeon Fighter Online going to North America

Nexon America Inc announced today that it will roll-out the highly anticipated title Dungeon Fighter Online in 2009. Dungeon Fighter Online was released as Dungeon & Fighter in Asia and developed by Neople, which is a studio owned by Nexon. This new title delivers the classic side-scrolling action of an arcade fighting game with an immersive role-playing experience – all online and free-to-play.

Dungeon Fighter Online transports players into the mystical realm of Arad where dangerous dungeons abound. Gamers battle monsters as an individual explorer or team up to journey through exclusive multiplayer dungeons. Like other Nexon titles, the game’s controls are easy to learn and can be tailored to personal preferences.

Players can choose from five distinct character classes-Fighter, Gunner, Mage, Priest and Swordsman – each featuring a unique set of abilities and powerful attack combinations. Each class further specializes into four sub-classes, which opens up further skills and customization.

Dungeon Fighter Online also allows players to challenge each other in a player-versus-player arena where players can sharpen the ability to customize their fighter for endless matchups with other warriors. Whether designing the appearance of a character or engineering how it attacks, Dungeon Fighter Online players can also further personalize their characters, by selecting a wide variety of armor, clothing, pets, skills and weapons available through an in-game items shop.

L.A.W, a stylish action MMORPG for adults!

Our friends at Gamezig.com are reporting the following news:

– CEO Jang Wook Lee, former member of Blizzard USA, challenges the market with L.A.W, MMORPG for adults!

– A well-known movie director from the Star Wars participates in designing concepts for L.A.W!

– L.A.W (Living After War), MMORPG for adults on life in 2350 after a nuclear war!

CEO Jang Wook Lee, who was the lead artist for ‘Diablo 2′ at Blizzard Entertainment USA, released a stylish action MMORPG for adults on life in 2340 after a nuclear war.

Online game developer Nitrogen announced that they have completed the alpha test for ‘L.A.W (Living After War)’, the MMORPG currently in the development process.

L.A.W. has two tribes: humans and mutant ‘Niks.’ Each tribe has three occupations: ‘warrior’ that boasts high attack and defense skills and techniques to handle blades, axes, and batons; ‘assassin’ that specializes in hidden combats using daggers, archery, and long-distance attacks; and ‘esper’ that can use elemental energy to destroy a certain area, summon combat robots, heal colleagues, and control enemies.

The biggest characteristic of L.A.W. is that CEO Lee, who designed ‘Diablo,’ and a famous director who has worked on many hit movies, including the Star Wars have jointly worked on the conceptual design to use their imaginations to design very unique future scenes.

Inside the game, players can enjoy combats using flying objects, vehicles, and defensive towers to plunder and attack the other tribe and to defend themselves; hundreds of dungeons, boss monsters, and hunting with parties and guilds; and a new resource stock market system where they can trade futures and engage in spot trading. In particular, the game offers a strong Action Skill Rage System that enables combats with higher levels and a betting system where individuals or groups can place bets through PvP.

CEO Lee of Nitrogen says, “L.A.W. is the real game that is developed for adults, shows a fusion view of the future based on the Earth and the world culture, and invites any adult gamer from all around the world.”


L.A.W. BACKGROUND Story

In 2350, the Earth has undergone a nuclear war, diastrophism, and 200 years of ice age. The humans that had fled to the outer space in a spaceship wake up from freeze-sleep and return to the Earth to found a state called “Delka” to rebuild the human civilization. They find that Niks, the mutants that have been created by radioactivity, destroy the authenticity of mankind, and keep them isolated.

However, ‘Niks’ realize their dignity with the emergence of Leader ‘Babitus’ and escape from humans for freedom and survival. Then, they found a state in the jungle and enter the era of conflict and war against humans over Power Stone, which are the essential materials for survival.

(source: Gamezig.com)

Galaxy Online: Intro to the Science Tree

Battles have broken out across Galaxy Online. It is difficult not to notice some players are leading powerful and destructive fleets to seize the limited resources in the galaxy. Have you ever wondered how to have a rapid industry development, or to obtain the elaborate warship blueprint? The key answer is the Science Tree. Through this guide, you will learn how to distribute your science points to optimum.

Science Tree consists of 3 branches: Personal, Faction and Corps Science. According to personal interest, players can choose to raise any of them using science points.

There is plenty of choice when it comes to Personal Science. If the development is hindered by the slow resource yields, you should improve your Astrogeology and Industrial Theory first. In fact, it is always recommended to increase planet productive efficiency before you start anything else. Next important thing is to colonize as more planets as possible. Investing science points on the Colonial Science can lift up the upper limit for planets a player can occupy. The development of Personal Science also determines the levels of hulls and modules are available to the player. Even after a warship has been fully designed and built, thousands of warship facilities await to be studied. They will be extremely vital to modify a warships’ attack power, defense and other stats for individual or unique missions and goals.

Faction Science directly affects the whole faction’s development. By developing Faction Science, the faction’s resources yield bonus can be raised and higher-level hulls will be available to the faction members. To build a real strong faction, members must continuously contribute to their Faction Science.

In contrast to Personal and Faction Science, Corps Science attracts players with more benefits. For example, a few exclusive hulls can only be activated for corps members. Remember you are not alone in the universe, corps are the most active and reliable organization. Your effort on the Corps Science will earn you power and knowledge when fighting against enemies.

How to improve Science Points?
The rate of Science points yield is determined by the number and levels of the player’s completed Science Institutes. In addition, the construction of one Planetary Comsat will provide more Science points within the whole galaxy. A little reminder for players switching on the Entrust Building, you’d better level up Planetary Comsat by hand as it requires large amount of resources, hence it won’t be selected by system to update automatically.

Angels Online: Guide for Grabbing a Top Suit

Along with the release of the higher level underwater instances, players in Angels Online now also have the chance to obtain more drops, including a level 85 suit which may be gained by defeating the fierce BOSSes. A level 85 top suit possesses super attributes as well as cool look. Today, the Angels Online team are happy to make a brief introduction about how to grab a level 85 top suit for yourself.

First, players should defeat the BOSS in the Horrible Lost Region after which they will have the chance to obtain an Energy Source. But beware, this doesn’t mean that players will have 100% chance of getting it. They need to adventure several times to collect enough Energy Sources.

When fighting sometimes players should team up with others to defeat the BOSS together. And although the BOSS here may be more powerful than those in other instances, it is not so difficult for players to complete the quest if they carry enough potions and can work in perfect cooperation with their teammates. The error of the past is the wisdom of the future. Players can get everything they want but only if they work smart and hard!

Production players have it easier as to fulfill their dreams they don’t need to deal with all of the fierce BOSSes to progress in the game. The Horrible Lost Region is an area that is full of a myriad of mines and herbs which, naturally, attract a lot of players. As long as Production Players keep collecting materials they will also have the chance to obtain a Blue Crystal. However, it isn’t all so easy for these players and they should take extra care when collecting materials here. The fierce underwater monsters are deadly.

After players have collected enough Energy Sources and Blue Crystals, they can go to the Sunken Ruins and Make an exchange them for the corresponding suits with the appointed NPCs’. Each suit is simply outstanding with its super attributes.